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Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Sky Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This astronomical survey by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey is poised to be one of the most ambitious ever undertaken. When completed, it will provide detailed images covering more than a quarter of the sky, and almost a million galaxies...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Celestial Sphere Study Cards

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multiple choice study cards for reviewing the Celestial Sphere.
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Fundación Cientec

Fundacion Cientec: Constelaciones Zodiacales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed history and star cluster location information for each zodiac constellation. Also includes links (mostly to Wikipedia pages) to additional information for keywords that appear in the articles.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Remarkable Star Map of Simeon De Witt

For Students 9th - 10th
Simeon de Witt created his star map in 1780 after studying European star maps and the skies. His is the 'oldest surviving Anglo-American star map.' Read about the history of star maps, a biography of Simeon de Witt, and the influence his...
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PBS

Star Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This star map has five different constellations along with four newly discovered solar systems. If you are located in the northern hemisphere you can use this resource to locate stars.